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Tenerife Island in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Tenerife Island in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Tenerife Island, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Tenerife Island in October 2025

Good Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Comfortable water
Planning a trip to Tenerife Island in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +10°C and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 22 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tenerife Island has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Tenerife Island in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tenerife Island for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of +5°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +14°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +11°C.

Is Tenerife Island warm or cold in October?

Tenerife Island is typically cool in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +12°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +6°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Tenerife Island:

Water temperature in Tenerife Island in October

Water in Tenerife Island in October is Comfortable. It varies from +23°C to +25°C, with an average of +24°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +10°C.

The water temperature in October is one of the warmest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Tenerife Island are reached in September, when the average sea temperature rises to +24°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +19°C.

Can you swim in Tenerife Island in October?

The water in Tenerife Island in October is pretty comfortable (+24°C in average). Ideal for swimming, especially in outdoor pools and open water. Suitable for recreational and casual swimmers.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Don’t forget a large beach towel or two for drying off.

Climate in Tenerife Island in October

Tenerife Island weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+12°C+10°C+8°C
Min. temperature
+1°C-1°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+23°C+20°C
Rainfall
9 mm22 mm32 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+24°C+24°C+22°C
Humidity
73%75%75%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
1596
Cloudy days
101313
Rainy days
5910
Snowy days
001

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +12°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +10°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 9 mm to 22 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 15 sunny days in September to 9 in October.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Tenerife Island in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Tenerife Island is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Tenerife Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 8 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tenerife Island wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Tenerife Island?

This is the weather in Tenerife Island in October 2023:
1 October
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+14°C
2 October
☀️
+14°C
3 October
☁️
+23°C
4 October
☁️
+20°C
5 October
☁️
+16°C
6 October
☁️
+21°C
7 October
☀️
+22°C
8 October
☁️
+21°C
9 October
☁️
+18°C
10 October
☁️
+15°C
11 October
☀️
+22°C
12 October
☀️
+21°C
13 October
☀️
+16°C
14 October
☀️
+14°C
15 October
☁️
+18°C
16 October
☁️
+14°C
17 October
☀️
+12°C
18 October
☁️
+11°C
19 October
☁️
+12°C
20 October
☁️
+11°C
21 October
☁️
+10°C
22 October
🌧️
+9°C
23 October
☁️
+9°C
24 October
☁️
+9°C
25 October
☀️
+10°C
26 October
☁️
+10°C
27 October
☁️
+10°C
28 October
☁️
+10°C
29 October
☁️
+10°C
30 October
☁️
+11°C
31 October
☁️
+11°C
In October 2023 Tenerife Island had 9 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Tenerife Island climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Tenerife Island in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+7°C) and the highest in 2017 (+14°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 44 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 579 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tenerife Island in October:

Is October a good time to visit Tenerife Island?

October is a really good time to go to Tenerife Island. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Tenerife Island.

Can you sunbathe in Tenerife Island in October?

Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Tenerife Island in October?

Yes, the water temperature in Tenerife Island in October is considered moderate and enjoyable for most people, averaging around +24°C.

Is Tenerife Island rainy in October?

Tenerife Island is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Tenerife Island in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tenerife Island in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Tenerife Island

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tenerife Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.